Frédérique Constant

Watches & Wonders 2024: Women's Watch Trends

Watches & Wonders 2024: Women's Watch Trends

Gathering 54 exhibiting houses, the largest watch fair took place from 9th to 14th April in Geneva, attracting no less than 49,000 visitors. This year, the event Watches & Wonders confirmed the growing interest from new generations. We were there, and here are the trends we observed for women's watches. High-end watchmaking is no longer reserved for men and seniors! The 2024 edition of Watches & Wonders proves this: 25% of the tickets were sold to those under 25, with an average age of 35. No wonder watchmakers are shaking up classic codes to create timepieces that will appeal to the digital natives of Gen Y. First strong trend – as in fashion, manufacturers are playing the "gender fluid" card by reducing proportions. According to Watchfinder & Co, the expert platform for pre-owned luxury...

Horological complications: a beginner’s guide

Horological complications: a beginner’s guide

We've already covered watch movements, which you now master perfectly! Over time and with the acquisition of new pieces, the watch becomes much more than just a timepiece or a stylish accessory. As they gain confidence and accumulate technical knowledge, collectors will naturally gravitate towards models with complications. Complications are, of course, primarily associated with mechanical watches. Isn't a mechanical watch already a complex object in itself? "Certainly not," watchmakers will retort from behind their workbenches. With their focus on the infinitely small, these "mad scientists" continuously push boundaries. Because, beyond its aesthetic and practical qualities, a timepiece is first and foremost a technical feat. Designing a watch that tells time through a mechanical moveme...

Men's watches: our 15 top picks from Watches & Wonders

Men's watches: our 15 top picks from Watches & Wonders

Watches and Wonders, the world's largest watch fair, set a new record. Between 27 March and 2 April in Geneva, some 43,000 visitors wandered the aisles to discover new products from the land of timepieces. There's no doubt about it: the 48 exhibiting watch brands gave their all to create surprise and arouse desire. But what were the highlights among new men's watches? Rolex set the tone and surprised us all with its bold and colourful variations on its emblematic models. In addition to celebrating the Daytona’s 60th anniversary and the Explorer’s 70th anniversary, the brand is launching a new collection called Perpetual 1908. This future icon is elegant, classic and contemporary, a perfect illustration of the mastery of know-how and the perpetual quest for excellence which define the studi...

Women's watches: our top 15 picks from Watches & Wonders

Women's watches: our top 15 picks from Watches & Wonders

Watches and Wonders, the world's largest watch fair, held its record edition in Geneva from 27 March to 2 April. This year, 43,000 visitors strolled down the aisles to discover the latest models from the 48 exhibiting companies. There's no doubt about it: 2023 will go down as an exceptional vintage, full of joie de vivre and creativity. But what are the emerging trends in ladies' timepieces? From the very first day, the presence of Julia Roberts on the Chopard stand set the tone for the event. As brand ambassador since 2021, the Pretty Woman lit up the aisles with her killer smile. She wanted to be present for the introduction of Lucent Steel in the watch collections. After ethical gold, Chopard is taking this innovative material a step further, becoming the first luxury brand to use 80% r...

20 watches to see “la vie en rose”

20 watches to see “la vie en rose”

Watches are not immune to the pink trend, and we love it! Finally, a colour that matches our outfit. Well, yes: pink goes with everything. Time is feminine, and the good news is that watchmakers are becoming aware of this! And Audrey Hepburn won't contradict us: “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” Just like the heroine of Breakfast at Tiffany's, let's look at life and time through rose-tinted glasses! As the favourite colour of little girls, the colour of baby clothes, cotton candy, and bubble gum – sometimes considered cheesy – pink h...

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